Vegetarian Quinoa Salad
This easy vegetarian quinoa salad has a Mediterranean flair, with cucumber, red peppers, and kalamata olives.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 320kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 ½ cup white quinoa rinsed
- 2 ¾ cups water
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large english cucumber diced
- ¼ cup red onion finely diced (optional)
- 1 red pepper seeded and diced
- 1 cup sliced black or kalamata olives
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
For the dressing:
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Fresh black pepper optional
Instructions
- Combine ingredients for the dressing in a jar. Shake until well blended. Set aside.
- Combine quinoa, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
- Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or
until water is absorbed and the quinoa grains are open. - Transfer quinoa to a large bowl and add cucumber, onion, red pepper, cheese, parsley, and olives.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until needed.
Notes
Serve warm or cold based on your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 893mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1034IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 3mg